Function Keys (Fn Keys); Updating The System Bios; Fn Key Operations - NEC VERSA 2600 Service Manual

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Diskette Drive – Lights when data is written to or retrieved from the 3.5-inch
diskette drive.
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Caps Lock – Lights when Caps Lock mode is in effect.
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Num Lock – Lights when Num Lock mode is active.
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Pad Lock – Lights when the embedded numeric keypad lock is on.
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Battery Charging Status – Lights to indicate the following:
– Green – the battery is fully charged.
– Amber – the battery is recharging.
– Light Off – the AC adapter is disconnected.

Function Keys (Fn Keys)

Function keys set specific system parameters and are built into the ROM. When using these
keys, simultaneously press Fn and the corresponding function key. See Table 2 for a list of
ROM-based hot keys. ROM-based hot keys change system parameters temporarily. Hot
Key functions operate until the system is turned off or reset.
Key
Fn-Esc/Setup
Fn-F1
Fn F2
Fn F3
Fn F9/NumLk

Updating the System BIOS

Use the following steps to update the NEC Versa system BIOS with the BIOS Update
diskette (BUD). Specifically, the BIOS is the code transmitted onto your system's micro-
processor, or central processing unit (CPU).
Table 2-3 Fn Key Operations
Function
During boot-up, opens the system's Setup program, where
you can set, view or change system parameters.
Darkens the LCD brightness.
Brightens the LCD brightness setting.
LCD/CRT, toggles between LCD, CRT and simultaneous
modes.
Activates the embedded numeric keypad. Hold down
then press a numeric keypad key to use that key (or Use Fn-
).
F10/PadLk
Setup and Operation
,
Fn
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